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Dubai Rental Yield Calculator

Calculate gross yield, net yield after service charges, and mortgage cashflow for any Dubai property. Live benchmarks sourced from DLD-registered transactions and active listings.

Top area yield:19.31%
Market avg:6.41%
77 area/bed combinations tracked

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Dubai Rental Yields by Area & Bedroom Type

AreaBedsAvg Price Avg Annual Rent Gross Yield
JUMEIRAH VILLAGE TRIANGLE1 BedAED 1.22MAED 235K19.31%
JUMEIRAH LAKES TOWERS1 BedAED 1.41MAED 235K16.64%
Al Warsan 11 BedAED 476KAED 59K12.47%
JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE1 BedAED 1.97MAED 235K11.94%
DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX3 BedAED 1.81MAED 210K11.61%
JUMEIRAH HEIGHTS1 BedAED 2.14MAED 235K10.98%
Al Warsan 12 BedAED 785KAED 84K10.67%
JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE3 BedAED 2.30MAED 243K10.57%
Jumeirah 11 BedAED 2.30MAED 235K10.23%
Al Qusais Industrial Fifth2 BedAED 848KAED 85K9.98%
JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE2 BedAED 1.74MAED 170K9.73%
JUMEIRAH VILLAGE TRIANGLE2 BedAED 1.78MAED 170K9.53%
DUBAI STUDIO CITY2 BedAED 1.46MAED 133K9.11%
AL FURJAN3 BedAED 2.42MAED 197K8.13%
INTERNATIONAL CITY PH 13 BedAED 1.56MAED 125K7.96%
DUBAI SPORTS CITY1 BedAED 949KAED 72K7.59%
JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE1 BedAED 1.97MAED 148K7.54%
JUMEIRAH VILLAGE TRIANGLE2 BedAED 1.78MAED 133K7.45%
Business Bay1 BedAED 2.00MAED 148K7.42%
INTERNATIONAL CITY PH 11 BedAED 672KAED 50K7.41%
ARJAN1 BedAED 1.17MAED 86K7.39%
MAJAN1 BedAED 1.02MAED 75K7.36%
DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX2 BedAED 1.40MAED 102K7.28%
Business Bay1 BedAED 2.10MAED 148K7.07%
DUBAI MARINA3 BedAED 4.13MAED 289K7.01%
JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE3 BedAED 3.87MAED 269K6.95%
JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE1 BedAED 1.11MAED 77K6.95%
JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE2 BedAED 2.46MAED 170K6.89%
DUBAI STUDIO CITY1 BedAED 1.01MAED 69K6.87%
JUMEIRAH LAKES TOWERS2 BedAED 2.50MAED 170K6.80%
JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE2 BedAED 1.74MAED 117K6.69%
ARJAN2 BedAED 1.69MAED 110K6.50%
DAMAC HILLS1 BedAED 1.20MAED 78K6.50%
MEYDAN AVENUE1 BedAED 1.27MAED 80K6.32%
AL FURJAN1 BedAED 1.16MAED 73K6.29%
AL FURJAN2 BedAED 1.74MAED 108K6.23%
DUBAI MARINA1 BedAED 1.68MAED 104K6.20%
DUBAI HARBOUR3 BedAED 6.96MAED 430K6.18%
DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX1 BedAED 1.03MAED 64K6.15%
Palm Jumeirah1 BedAED 3.87MAED 235K6.07%
Palm Jumeirah1 BedAED 3.88MAED 235K6.05%
DUBAI SPORTS CITY2 BedAED 1.55MAED 93K6.01%
THE GREENS1 BedAED 1.60MAED 92K5.75%
INTERNATIONAL CITY PH 2 & 31 BedAED 869KAED 50K5.73%
JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE2 BedAED 2.46MAED 140K5.70%
DUBAI MARINA2 BedAED 2.76MAED 156K5.64%
DUBAI HARBOUR1 BedAED 2.65MAED 147K5.54%
MEYDAN ONE1 BedAED 1.46MAED 80K5.47%
Mirdif3 BedAED 2.58MAED 141K5.45%
NAD AL SHEBA GARDENS1 BedAED 1.63MAED 84K5.14%
Palm Jumeirah2 BedAED 6.94MAED 343K4.94%
Al Satwa1 BedAED 1.59MAED 76K4.81%
MEYDAN ONE2 BedAED 2.24MAED 106K4.74%
Palm Jumeirah2 BedAED 7.25MAED 343K4.74%
Al Satwa2 BedAED 2.33MAED 110K4.72%
Business Bay2 BedAED 3.44MAED 155K4.51%
DUBAI HARBOUR2 BedAED 5.02MAED 224K4.47%
Business Bay2 BedAED 3.53MAED 155K4.39%
Palm Jumeirah1 BedAED 3.87MAED 166K4.30%
Palm Jumeirah1 BedAED 3.88MAED 166K4.28%
MEYDAN AVENUE2 BedAED 2.52MAED 106K4.20%
Palm Jumeirah3 BedAED 12.86MAED 500K3.89%
Palm Jumeirah3 BedAED 13.80MAED 500K3.62%
Jumeirah 21 BedAED 6.53MAED 235K3.60%
Deira Islands1 BedAED 2.28MAED 80K3.50%
Deira Islands1 BedAED 2.30MAED 80K3.47%
Business Bay3 BedAED 6.72MAED 225K3.35%
Business Bay3 BedAED 7.22MAED 225K3.12%
Al Wasl2 BedAED 4.70MAED 139K2.96%
Deira Islands2 BedAED 3.45MAED 96K2.78%
Deira Islands2 BedAED 3.52MAED 96K2.72%
Deira Islands3 BedAED 5.58MAED 140K2.51%
Palm Jumeirah2 BedAED 6.94MAED 170K2.44%
Palm Jumeirah2 BedAED 7.25MAED 170K2.34%
Jumeirah 12 BedAED 7.37MAED 170K2.30%
Deira Islands3 BedAED 6.13MAED 140K2.28%
Ras Al Khor3 BedAED 4.88MAED 105K2.15%

Sales: DLD-registered transactions (last 12 months). Rents: live PropertyFinder listings. 77 area/bedroom pairs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good rental yield in Dubai?

A gross rental yield of 6–8% is considered good in Dubai. Areas like Jumeirah Village Circle, Discovery Gardens, and International City regularly achieve 7–9% gross yields. Premium locations like Dubai Marina and Downtown Dubai typically yield 5–6%.

How is rental yield calculated in Dubai?

Gross rental yield = (Annual Rent ÷ Purchase Price) × 100. Net yield deducts service charges, maintenance, and vacancy periods. Cash-on-cash return factors in mortgage financing — it's calculated as annual cashflow after debt service divided by the down payment.

What is the average rental yield in Dubai in 2026?

Average gross rental yield in Dubai for apartments ranges from 5% to 9% depending on community and bedroom type. Studios and 1-bedroom units in mid-market areas (JVC, International City, Al Nahda) typically achieve the highest yields, while premium waterfront units yield 4–6%.

Are there taxes on rental income in Dubai?

There is no income tax on rental income in Dubai for individuals. There is no capital gains tax. The primary costs are a 4% DLD transfer fee on purchase, annual service charges (AED 10–30/sqft depending on building), and 5% municipality tax on rent (paid by tenant).

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